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Survey has been corrected!
by Martha Blouw 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

You can now do the survey. Once again, my apologies. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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Problem with the Survey!
by Martha Blouw 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Please don't do the survey until I get back to you. There are problems with it. My apologies. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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Please respond - Online Curriculum Survey
by Martha Blouw 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Plant Science Graduate Curriculum Review Online Survey We've created an online survey to provide us with further feedback on our graduate curriculum. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YPJHBLG Please complete the survey by December 1, 2014 - it won't take long. The Plant Science Graduate Studies Committee looks forward to your responses and candid comments. Please note that this survey is anonymous. Thanks for your participation! Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, November 27, 2014
by Christy Doyle 21 Nov '14

21 Nov '14

Good Morning, On Thursday, November 27, 2014, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "The Potential of Using the BnLEC1 and BnFUSCA3 Genes to Manipulate Oil Content in Brassica napus L." Presented by: Nosheen Elahi Ph.D. Student Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached. Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium Everyone Welcome!! Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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Reminder: Disney and Simpsons Night Tomorrow
by Donald Sanders 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Hello all, Just a reminder that tomorrow is the second annual Disney night. All grad students are welcome to join us for a night of fun and...more fun. We will be meeting in the atrium at 4:30 to grab drinks and food (possibly pizza but all suggestions are welcome) and from there we will head to Val's res in Pembina Hall. Hope to see you there. Don

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (November 19 - 25)
by Martha Blouw 19 Nov '14

19 Nov '14

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: November-19-14 9:23 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (November 19 - 25) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] November 19 - 25 [Upcoming Awards] CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – MASTER'S (CGSM) $17,500 - For Master's Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CGSM Grant Writing Workshop »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235771fc…> Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Deadline: December 1, 2014 Ninth Annual Lloyd Houlden Memorial Research Fellowship $20,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://www.cairp.ca/about-cairp/lloyd-houlden-memorial-research-fellowship/> Research Field(s): Insolvency, Restructuring Deadline: January 16, 2015 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html>[Awards FAQ]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] Do you want to be an Entrepreneur and start your own business? Learn about being an Entrepreneur - whether after your degree or part-time during the year! What business would you start? And, how would you make that your career? Come find out at this free workshop. Read more »<http://www.gov.mb.ca/jec/emb/> November 24, 1:00 - 2:00 pm | 474 University Centre Café Scientifique 2014-15 Endocrine disorders: overeating, obesity and diabetes. A perspective from our medical researchers of the future, our students. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Endocrine_Disorders.pdf> November 24, 7:00 PM | McNally Robinson Booksellers Market Yourself with a Resume A resume is a valuable tool. It is a way to market your experience, skills and education to a potential employers. Professionals from Career Services will lead this free workshop and help you sharpen your resume. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/> November 25, 2:30 - 4:00 PM | 474 University Centre Student Feedback Required! Survey on Stress and Coping We want to learn from students about your perspectives on mental health and well-being. Your input can help us develop intervention programs to address the mental health needs of students. Read more »<http://fluidsurveys.com/s/universitymentalhealthsurvey/> Deadline: Friday, November 28 Call for Nominations 2015 The Canada Council is now accepting nominations for prizes in the arts and social sciences and the humanities. Learn more about the Molson Prizes and John G. Diefenbaker Award below. Molson Prizes »<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?7i73m-gsmuf-3yfvr06&_v=2> John G. 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REMINDER - NSERC Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTER'S (CGSM) $17,500 - For Master's Students Read more ><http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CGSM Grant Writing Workshop ><https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235771fc…> Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Deadline: December 1, 2014 If you haven't let me know that you're applying, please do.

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PSGSA
by Gabriel Linski 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Reminder/clarification, we are going to Barley Brothers today at 4:30.

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FW from Lori Reimer: Graduate Student Coffee Time
by Bev Godard 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

From: Lori Reimer [mailto:reimerl6@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: November-12-14 1:09 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Graduate Student Coffee Time Hi All, The Plant Science Graduate Student Association is looking to start morning coffee times. These will be informal gatherings in the graduate student lunch room. They will happen at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday mornings. We'll make a pot of coffee (or bring your favorite java/tea), and come enjoy your fellow student's company. THIS FRIDAY AT 10:00 a.m. (Nov 14) will be the first coffee time. To start off on the right note there WILL BE SNACKS. Hope to see you all on Friday! Lori Reimer PSGSA President, 2014-2015

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (November 12 - 18)
by Martha Blouw 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: November-12-14 9:25 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (November 12 - 18) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] November 12 - 18 [Upcoming Awards] CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – MASTER'S (CGSM) $17,500 - For Master's Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CGSM Grant Writing Workshop »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235771fc…> Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Deadline: December 1, 2014 Ninth Annual Lloyd Houlden Memorial Research Fellowship $20,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://www.cairp.ca/about-cairp/lloyd-houlden-memorial-research-fellowship/> Research Field(s): Insolvency, Restructuring Deadline: January 16, 2015 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html>[Awards FAQ]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline TODAY Today (November 12) at 11:59 pm is your last chance to withdraw from most Fall Term 2014 courses. Students who are unable to continue their studies in this term must contact their department regarding a Leave of Absence. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=11/12/2014&todate=11/12/…> November 12 at 11:59 PM Student Feedback Required! Survey on Stress and Coping We want to learn from students about your perspectives on mental health and well-being. Your input can help us develop intervention programs to address the mental health needs of students. Read more »<http://fluidsurveys.com/s/universitymentalhealthsurvey/> Deadline: Friday, November 28 Fall 2014 Exam Locations Exam locations have been added to the Fall 2014 Schedule of Final Exams. Dates and times are final, so now is a good time to check for conflicts. Don’t forget, you must remain available until all exams and test obligations are complete. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> Student Life’s Emerging Leader Award The ELA is an important way to recognize students who are committed to furthering our educational mission by contributing to the social, cultural or economic well-being of communities on and/or off campus, while encouraging cross cultural understanding and demonstrating sustained leadership and initiative that is worthy of recognition. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> Deadline: December 1, 2014 Call for Nominations 2015 The Canada Council is now accepting nominations for prizes in the arts and social sciences and the humanities. Learn more about the Molson Prizes and John G. Diefenbaker Award below. Molson Prizes »<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?7i73m-gsmuf-3yfvr06&_v=2> John G. 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